For the Assignment, you will apply what you have learned concerning
organizational structure and conduct research on Volkswagen (VW). You
will respond to the three (3) questions listed below the Assignment
instructions in an APA formatted 2–3 page paper .
Please view the rubric icon below for the full Assignment details.
If one were to chart the growth spurts of Volkswagen over the past three
decades, the chart would look like a roller coaster. Plans were for
former BMW boss Bernd Pischetsrieder to fix ailing VW when he came
aboard in 2002. However, best-laid plans often go astray. VW’s share
price is down almost 50% and profits fell by 36%. What is wrong at VW?
First, VW has always been able to charge more for its cars because of
quality, innovation, styling, and an implied lifetime guarantee. In
recent years, however, consumers have decided that the company is going
to have to come up with more value for the dollar if loyalty is to be
retained. Second, sales in China’s booming market (VW was one of the
first car makers on the scene in this giant economy) have plummeted and
GM has driven VW from its number one ranking. Third, cost-cutting moves
have not worked. Fourth, VW uncharacteristically has labor pains. The
CEO has had little luck in reversing these problems because his
consensus management techniques are having little impact on VW’s
change-resistant bureaucracy. Over half of the company’s 100 managers
are not used to making their own decisions. This spells even more
trouble for the company in the year ahead.
Checklist:
Address the following questions in your 2—3 page essay adding an
additional title and references page:
There are three parts to an essay: Introduction, body, and summation.
The first paragraph* or two introduces the reader to the topic of your
paper.
The body of the paper will address the questions in this particular
assignment paper
Finish your paper with a final paragraph or two regarding a summary of
what you determined and explained in the body of your paper.
* Remember to use at least 3 to 4 sentences in each paragraph.
Using a search engine of your own choosing, investigate Volkswagen’s
performance over the past two years. Write a brief summary of their
fortunes and misfortunes.
Visit the Volkswagen Investor Relations Web site, then use the search
box on the right and search for “organizational structure”. In
particular be sure to look at the Corporate Governance Report.
Alternately, you can perform an internet search for “Volkswagen
organizational structure.” From information supplied, characterize the
company’s existing structure.
Based on what you have observed in “1” and “2” above; suggest a new
organizational structure for the company. Cite any assumptions that you
made when you developed your structure.
Volkswagen case information instructions
You can also go to the Internet and type in "Volkswagen organizational
structure". Some great content there as well.
Access the rubric.
Source:
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2013). Organizational behavior (15th
ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
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